Sinner écrase Shapovalov et présente sa candidature au titre à Indian Wells

Pedro de Pablos | 8 Mar 2026 | 23.45

Sinner écrase Shapovalov et présente sa candidature au titre à Indian Wells.

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Jannik Sinner continues to advance with an iron fist at the Indian Wells 2026 Masters 1000. Today, the Italian tennis player secured his spot in the round of 16 with a comfortable victory against Denis Shapovalov with a score of 6-3 6-2 in just an hour and 11 minutes, once again proving that doubts about his game are a thing of the past.

Sinner knows that in Indian Wells and Miami, he has a golden opportunity to cut Carlos Alcaraz's lead in the fight for the number one ranking, as last year he did not play the American tour due to suspension. Despite suffering two tough defeats in the Australian Open and the ATP Doha against Novak Djokovic and Jakub Mensik, the player from San Candido is rediscovering his best form in California, as evidenced by his match today against Shapovalov.

Shapovalov's double faults gift the first set to Sinner

The match began with a surprise as Shapovalov chose to start by returning and was rewarded with an early break. However, the joy was short-lived for the Canadian player as Sinner broke back in the next game to level the score at 1-1. From then on, each of Denis's serves was an ordeal, with a new break looming, given the constant pressure from the world number two.

With the score at 4-3 in favor of the Italian player, a critical moment arrived. Three double faults by Shapovalov opened the door to a possible break for the player from San Candido, who sensed an opportunity and went all out to seize it. 'Shapo' saved the first break point, but on the second, he made his umpteenth unforced error to gift the set to Sinner. Serving, the world number two didn't miss, closing the first set with a score of 6-3.

Sinner unveils the magic wand in the second set

Once he hit cruise control, there was no turning back. Still dwelling on what happened at the end of the first set, Shapovalov lost serve in the opening game of the second set, worsening a situation that seemed hopeless by this point. With a 2-0 lead, Sinner had another break point to seal the match once and for all, but this time, Shapovalov's serve saved him to stay in the game.

Impenetrable on serve and aggressive on returns, Jannik took the liberty of unleashing his magic wand, treating the spectators to several plays that could be contenders for the best point of the tournament. The Canadian player looked to the sky for help as he had no answer for the high level displayed by the Italian. With a score of 4-2, Sinner secured another service break to close the set and the match with a final score of 6-2.

This victory is a clear statement of intent from the world number two, dispelling any doubts about his form with this performance. If he maintains this level, Sinner is the clear favorite to win Indian Wells, with the permission of Carlos Alcaraz, who is also excelling in tennis. In the round of 16, the Italian awaits the winner of the match between Joao Fonseca and Tommy Paul, who will have to bring their best game if they want to challenge Jannik.

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